Happy Birthday Kaine!!

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Today I celebrate my eldest sister Kaine.
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How can I describe a friend, mentor, hairdresser, teacher, cheerleader and so much more in just a few words?  I don’t think I ever could.  Even with my penchant for verbosity, I struggle when it comes to succinctly describing what you mean to me.
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As graceful as your name. 

♥♦ Kainembabazi ♥♦

How many times have I been told how much I look like you?  If one day, my life and my success can equal yours, I will truly be blessed.  I wouldn’t mind your air miles either.  Just saying.
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It has been a tough year, for all of us.  This birthday is different in so many ways- not just because we’re all another year older, but because we won’t celebrate with one of the most important people in our lives.  We won’t get that customary message from our father telling us how much we mean to him.  I know Daddy is looking down at you and feeling just as proud of you as he always did. 
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As proud of you as we all are.

He gave YOU his name.

♥♦Gariyo♥♦

Happy Birthday Big Sis, First of Our Sibling Circle of Life and Chief Occupier At The Top of Our Food Chain.  I love you and wish you many more.
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Always proud and happy to be your little sister Siima.


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Comments

  1. Unknown31 July 2014 at 05:59

    Wow I shed a few tears as I read this...beautifully written as usual! Thank you dearest little sister, love you lots!

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  2. Miriam Mimi Nagadya31 July 2014 at 16:04

    Beautifully written Happy birthday Gariyo :-)

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